Workers’ Comp pharmacy benefits cost almost more than any other type of medical treatment in a claim. A pharmacy network or PBM attempts to reduce the cost of prescriptions. Opioids are a hot topic in the area of pharmacy benefits due to overprescribing and abuse.
Testing Vitamin D Deficiency – Groundbreaking Opioid Addiction Study A groundbreaking opioid addiction study points to a strong relationship between vitamin D deficiency and the
A Non-opioid Treatment For Chronic Pain – Cutting Edge Development Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin have discovered a non-opioid treatment for chronic pain
A suggested New York Opioid dealer law caught my eye as I paged through numerous workers’ compensation articles this week. A Long Island lawmaker suggested
Workers Comp Pharmacy High Costs – One Pic Explains It All A Workers Comp Pharmacy comparison can be shown in the picture below. My
Opioid Study Shows No Improvement over Nsaids or Acetaminophen A recent opioid study – great article in the Los Angeles Times – indicated that after
Use Among Mentally Ill May Be Key To Opioid Epidemic The opioid epidemic has reached massive proportions over the last few years. Researchers and
Mind Blowing Opioid Statistics These opioid statistics are astounding and verifiable. I was listening to a great webinar recording today – See next article. One
New Mexico Marijuana Recent New Mexico marijuana laws have enabled injured workers in the state to consume five joints per day – at a maximum.
Meth vs Opioids in Workers Comp Meth vs Opioids in Workers Comp – the silent epidemic is occurring and we may not be looking at
2014 Workers Comp Prescription Cost Increase The 2014 Workers Comp Prescription Cost was actually a bargain when compared to the general public’s cost increase. The
BidRx As A Model For Injured Employee Choice One of the most economical websites today is BidRx. I found it while reading a publication by
Medical Marijuana Basis For Lawsuit Medical Marijuana is now a basis for a discrimination lawsuit. New Mexico issued a very bad ruling last year that required
Top 10 Challenge Areas – The First Five The article on the Top 10 Challenges for Workers Compensation received a large amount of inter-buzz. Two
Rocky Mountain High – In New Mexico A New Mexico Court of Appeals has recently ruled that an injured employee’s Workers Compensation carrier must pay
WCRI Study Oklahoma recently enacted new rules for opioid use as 8% of the general population were long term users of painkillers. WCRI recently performed
Four Popular WC Medications > Generic There are presently four popular WC medications that are becoming generic in the next few months. The NAMSAP (National
Highly Trusted Medical Professionals Include Pharmacists Pharmacists have always ranked very high on the list of Trusted Medical Professionals. Almost 73% of a recent survey’s
Oklahoma’s New Anti Drug Abuse Bill vs. Work Comp Oklahoma’s new anti drug abuse bill should affect WC. Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has given her
On The Job Alcohol v. Marijuana Debate The Job Alcohol v. Marijuana debate usually ends up with an interesting discussion. The job alcohol v. marijuana
PMSI and Progressive Medical Merger Causes Workers Comp Buzz PMSI and Progressive Medical Merger shows that small WC companies may not exist much longer in
Physician Dispensaries Opt Out Of Opioids – A Good Sign Physician dispensaries Opt Out due to a strict ban in Florida Florida has endured
Generic Opioids Gain In Popularity- Oxycodone Opioids have been on the Workers Comp radar screen over the past few years due to their abuse and dependency
Shocking Statistics on Workers Comp Narcotics The NCCI just released a study today on Narcotics in Workers Comp. The buzz on narcotics/opioids almost rivals fraud.
Opioid Abuse The growing problem of Opioid abuse in WC. This subject has been covered very well in Mark Wall’s Group on LinkedIn – Work
Popular Pain Med Fentanyl The popular pain med fentanyl CWI California was shock. This very dangerous medication hit the Workers Comp airwaves late last week.
Drugs vs. Proximate Cause The proximate cause of an accident may not always be that obvious in a WC claim. One area that Workers Comp
Most Popular Prescription Drug Was An Opioid? The most popular prescription drug was one that I have taken myself a few times over the years. Statins
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